Argentina: Air Force pilot dies during training in San Luis

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In a brief statement, Argentine Air Force It was reported that a pilot from the V Brigade based at Reynolds Villa, St. Louisafter deathairplane The plane he was commanding crashed on the runway of the same military unit. The incident occurred during a training exercise.

“The Argentine Air Force informs with regret that today during a night aerial training phase with the A-4AR Warhawk system, for reasons under investigation, the aircraft crashed on the ground, killing the pilot,” reads their text that was circulated through social networks.

The deceased was reportedly the captain Mauro Testa RoseDespite apparently ejecting successfully, he did not survive the tragic accident. The strong impact of the ship caused a large fire in the area.

The Infotec 4.0 portal notes that according to the first data that circulated, “probably due to his lack of height, he did not have time to solve the problem.” In addition, “there is speculation that the engine failure may have occurred during the take-off phase of the aircraft, which is one of the most critical moments for such machines.”

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In light of this news, Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarure He used social networks to express support for the families of members of the unit.

“It is with great pain that I express my condolences to the family of Captain Mauro Testa La Rosa, 78th class of the Military Aviation School, who lost his life today on board an A4 aircraft of the V Brigade of Villa Reynolds in San Luis. I thank our pilots and those who ensure our sovereignty. Rest in peace, Captain Testa La Rosa, may God embrace you in his arms,” ​​he wrote on his X account.

The pilot’s death occurred three days after Franco SottilA paratrooper from the 6th Aviation Brigade in Tandil was also killed during a training mission. The 38-year-old man was from Cordobaenter alive St. Marina Hospital But due to his serious injuries, he did not resist.

Another similar incident occurred in Cordoba about two months ago, when the commanding sergeant of the 4th Airborne Brigade of the army, Franco Daniel Mezares, died when his parachute malfunctioned during a training flight in the town of La Calera. Louis PetryAfter learning about the situation, he contacted the victim’s family and notified the Argentine president. Javier Miley.